Today, President Osmani received the Kosovo Paralympic Committee and extended her congratulations to them on becoming members of the European Paralympic Committee
The President of the Republic of KosovoVjosa Osmani received today the Paralympic Committee of Kosovo and congratulated them on becoming members of the European Paralympic Committee with 37 votes in favor by the member states. President Osmani has expressed support for this category and emphasized that their inclusion, employment and dignified life are a daily objective. President Osmani also expressed her willingness to support the Paralympic athletes even further and said that she will stand by them at the Paris 2024 Games as well.
President Osmani’s address at the official opening of “Hardh Fest”
Thank you Honourable Mayor Latifi for the hospitality, Dear Ministers, Minister Peci and Minister Hajdari, Dear mayors of municipalities, AAK Chairman, Mr. Haradinaj, Dear organizers of “Hardh Fest”, Guests from Albania, Dear wintners, entrepreneurs who always give energy to such organizations and of course unsparing support, Distinguished participants, It is a pleasure to be today in the capital of agriculture, the capital of grapes, in Rahovec, on a special day such as the beginning of the grape harvest. Today is a special moment, which intertwines the process with the fruits of labor. Rahovec winegrowers today begin to harvest what they have cultivated and I am very optimistic that you will have a prosperous grape season! We are here in the largest vineyard and winery in Kosovo, to celebrate not only the grape harvest, but also the result of the effort, dedication and fertility of the land of Kosovo. The grape harvest proves to us that time and nature are our most valuable allies. The skillful Rahovec winegrowers are keeping alive an old tradition, which did not start with us, but with our ancestors, with the Illyrians. The annals of history say that the Illyrians were known for cultivating vines and producing high-quality wine. You are continuing this ancient tradition, you are economically revitalizing Rahovec and all of Kosovo. It is said that the story of a wine begins with the vine, so today you are starting the harvest campaign, of course, you have in mind the quality of Rahovec wines, which have already become part of the markets in many countries of the world. The grape harvest is the result of your human effort and the miracle of nature. Today, this grape is on our tables and that of every Kosovar as a proof of the abundance of Kosovo’s land and as an asset that helps our economic revitalization as a country. Therefore, this day is not just a moment, but a celebration of our connection to the earth and to each other, and evidence of the interweaving of the natural cycle with our lives. This feast brings joy to your homes and the homes of every inhabitant of Rahovec because grapes are usually shared with others. Every grain of it is your golden toil and sweat. On this day and for our grapes, we should all raise a toast and there is no more appropriate place to raise the glasses than the Hardh Fest, which is promoting Kosovo through wine grapes, all over the world. In view of this legacy, of course, throughout the years to come, the Presidency of the Republic of Kosovo will take its role in supporting this annual celebration of the prosperity of our land. Hardh Fest is a festival of grapes and wine but also of friendship. Here, tradition and modernity are fantastically interwoven as a dedication even to those who are careful before these vines give us the desired grapes. This festival represents the harmony of tastes, cultures and traditions. While enjoying the taste of grapes and wine, let’s also reflect on the hard work of the skillful vinegrowers and winemakers, who transform these grapes into a work of art that pleases our eyes but also our souls. Our vineyards not only produce delicious grapes but also contribute to the preservation of the environment, reminding us of our responsibility to care for and protect our natural assets for the generations that will come after us. Cheers everyone! May the harvest be as bountiful as your passion for grapes and wine!
President Osmani visited the municipality of Rahovec
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, as part of her visits to the country’s municipalities, visited today the municipality of Rahovec, where she was received by the mayor Smajl Latifi. President Osmani and Mayor Latifi also attended the official opening of the “Hardh Fest”. “As part of the visits to the municipalities of Kosovo, today we are in Rahovec, the capital of agriculture and grapes, where I was welcomed by the mayor of the municipality, Mr. Smajl Latifi. After a while, together with the mayor, we will officially proclaim the Hardhfest open” wrote President Osmani.
President Osmani conveys her felicitations for the commencement of the new school year: The battle for knowledge never ends
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani congratulated the commencement of the new school year. “With minds open to knowledge and hearts full of excitement, our students are starting this new school year, which is a new chapter, an opportunity to learn something new, to challenge themselves and to expand the horizon of knowledge,” said President Osmani. President Osmani also emphasized that the battle for knowledge never ends. “As you start a new school year, let’s remind you that education is not just about books and tests, but about cultivating empathy, critical thinking, and creativity. The battle for knowledge never ends! Happy September 1st! May successes mark every single day of this school year!” said President Osmani.
President Osmani received Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received today Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. President Osmani classified the relations with the USA as strategic and existential and thanked Congressman Turner for the support he has given to Kosovo over the years in its state building path. President Osmani emphasized that the state of Kosovo is also a success story of the USA. “The unwavering commitment of the United States to the Kosovo cause has been indispensable in our traversing towards independence and statehood”, stated President Osmani. At the meeting with Congressman Tuner, President Osmani made it known that membership in international organizations such as: NATO, EU, Council of Europe and others, is a goal that Kosovo aims to. In relation to the cooperation with the USA, President Osmani potentiated it in the spheres of defense and security. Thus, President Osmani mentioned Kosovo’s aspiration for membership first in the Partnership for Peace (PfP), followed by NATO, where the US support is essential. Additionally, President Osmani mentioned the fact that the Kosovo Intelligence Agency has close cooperation with the US intelligence services in addressing joint security challenges which may threaten peace and security in Kosovo and the region. In relation to the situation in the north of the country, President Osmani emphasized that Kosovo has taken substantive steps towards the de-escalation of the situation and that it continues to be the constructive party in this process. However, she reiterated the obstructions made by Serbia, as well as the destabilizing actions in the north of Kosovo via criminal gangs which are directed by Belgrade. She re-emphasized the importance of the full implementation of all obligations arising from the Brussels Agreement and the Ohrid annex.
President Osmani, together with the Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Albanians – Skopje, planted Mother Teresa’s fir tree in the courtyard of the Presidency of Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, as part of the traditional manifestation “Mother Teresa Days”, together with the director of the Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Albanians – Skopje, Skënder Asani and Mother Teresa’s biographer Dom Lush Gjergji, planted today in the courtyard of the Presidency of Kosovo a fir tree with the seeds of the destroyed Mother Teresa’s fir tree. “This fir tree, planted today, symbolizes the testimony of Mother Teresa’s work in service of humanity, her will to serve. Mother Teresa always found the strength to turn her pain, that of her people and all those who suffer, into love for humanity, into hard work in the service of the poor, even, as she said it herself, in the service of the poorest among the poor,” said President Osmani The director of the Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Albanians-Skopje Skënder Asani, said that the fir tree dedicated to Mother Teresa symbolizes the connection between people, nations and countries. Her example in the service of humanity is the best model we can ever know.
President Osmani: We shall not cease until the fate of each and every disappeared person is brought to light
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, together with the Speaker of the Assembly Glauk Konjufca and accompanied by the members of the government cabinet as well as family members of the disappeared, paid their respects today at the Memorial of the Disappeared in Prishtina. Madam President’s full post below: On the International Day of the Disappeared, we stand together in solidarity with the families of the forcibly disappeared and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to continually address this issue until the fate of each and every disappeared is brought to light. They are waiting for their family members, we are waiting for our citizens! We shall not cease until the fate of each and every disappeared person is brought to light! Serbia still sleeps on mass graves. The leaders of this country, which has not yet faced the past, are under an obligation to open the archives!
President Osmani received the representatives of the German Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Foundation in Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received at a farewell meeting the director of the German Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung office in Kosovo Rene Schlee, as well as the newly appointed director, Dr. Peter Hurrelbrink for an introductory meeting. President Osmani highly praised the FES’s contribution in continuous support to the country’s institutions, capacity building and political empowerment of young people and women, as well as the implementation of many programs to the benefit of the citizens of Kosovo. In addition, President Osmani thanked Mr. Schlee for the genuine cooperation between the Office of the President and the FES office in Kosovo during the last edition of the International Women, Peace and Security Forum, cooperation which was reconfirmed for this year’s edition as well. Expressing his appreciation for the continuous cooperation with the Office of the President, Mr. Schlee on this occasion presented Dr. Peter Hurrelbrink, the newly appointed director of the FES office in Kosovo, with both parties expressing their readiness for further cooperation.
President Osmani received the credentials of the new non-resident Ambassador of Kuwait, Faisal S. Al-Musaileem
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani received the credentials of the new non-resident Ambassador of Kuwait to Kosovo, Faisal Musaileem, whom she congratulated on his new tenure and expressed her hope that during his mandate, the bilateral relations between the two countries will be further intensified. At the meeting, Madam President expressed the need for continued support from this country in the future. Ambassador Musaileem expressed his interest in the continuation of support to Kosovo in various fields and committed to a wider cooperation in various fields of mutual interest.
President Osmani spoke to a group of young people from various countries of the world at the European Forum Alpbach
The President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, is participating at this year’s edition of the European Forum Alpbach 2023. Today President Osmani spoke to a group of young people from various countries of the world at the European Forum Alpbach. “From the past, to the present and the future of Kosovo – a fantastic discussion this morning with a group of young people from various countries of the world at the European Forum Alpbach,” wrote President Osmani.